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How does alcohol consumption play into custody decisions?
For some, addressing alcohol use when approaching matters of child custody is a non-issue. However, there is a history of even basic moderation making its way into habit and beyond. Because the crux of child custody revolves around serving the best interests of the...
Holidays, kids and divorce: How to make it work
This is the time of year when children are most exposed to the rifts between their divorced parents. Why? Because the holidays are coming. The potential for conflicts between divorced parents is huge at this time of year. That can put a lot of pressure on the kids and...
3 ways to help your children cope with your divorce
When the two most influential people in a child’s life decide to split up, it can be devastating. Yet this is what happens to millions of children every year. While most children have seen other people’s parents divorce, it still comes as a shock when it happens to...
What does equitable distribution mean for your marital debt?
Worrying about what's going to happen with your possessions is common in Pennsylvania divorces. Fewer people stop to think about the impact that their debt might have on their financial future. However, in a Pennsylvania divorce, the courts are probably going to split...
What factors do Pennsylvania judges consider in child custody decisions?
When parents divorce, they usually want equal access to their children and equal say when it comes to major decisions regarding the child’s upbringing, including those involving medical treatment, religion and education. So who exactly decides whether parents get to...
A stepparent adoption may be the right choice for your family’s security
You love your stepchildren, and you’ve always wanted to be guaranteed to remain in their lives. You know that if your spouse passes away, you won’t necessarily be the parent to keep them in your custody. Similarly, if your parental rights aren’t guaranteed through...
Things to consider before adopting in Pennsylvania
So you want to adopt a child? The world needs more people who are willing to and fully prepared to do so. Adoption is a life-changing decision for you, the child and everyone else in your family, so take time to consider how life will change for everyone involved....
Protect your credit rating during a divorce
If financial stress played a role in your divorce, it is essential to ensure that the divorce process does not exacerbate your financial problems. While divorce does not magically wipe your debts, it does allow you to start anew and tackle existing debts your way....
What surprises people about divorce?
Do you ever feel like you know exactly how your divorce will go and how it will change your life? Maybe it’s something you have been thinking about for some time, and you really think you understand the process. If so, that’s great. The more you can know from the...
Teenagers and child custody
Many child custody conversations center around younger children. A mother may argue that she needs to see a 1-year-old more because he or she is still breastfeeding. A father may argue that his 6-year-old needs to have equal time with both parents because these young...